Hayley wasn't supposed to be acting; she was supposed to be giving a vocal performance. I think she did a really good job portraying simple sadness. With her pure voice, it's not hard to imagine a girl quietly crying. If she can put that picture in my head using only her voice, she executed a superb performance.
Hayley Westenra was/is a child prodegy semingly born with the voice of a trained Opera Singer. She had already established herself all over the world when she participated in the concert with Cetic Women. Haley is already a major star and will do nothing but get better. I absoulutly adore this girl, in a non-icky sort of way.
This was one my grandpa's favorite youtube videos to watch before he passed. He always said she had the voice of an angel. I hope he hears plenty of angelic voices in heaven now
I hope that the 614 people who voted thumbs-down on this performance will some day acquire better ears and a deeper heart so that they'll come to realize the beauty of Hayley Westenra every time she sings.
Make me 615 you insufferable snob. We all have ears and the beauty of music like everything else in life, is that it is judged by each beholder NOT just your personal ears. She has a beautiful voice which is wholly unsuited to this piece.
It's a matter of taste. Everyone agreeing - unanimously - does not mean they are right. This girl is ok but she's not my cup of tea and that has nothing to do with having better ears or a deeper heart. You like her that's fine but don't presume you can browbeat me into seeing her as you do.
One of the finest and sweetest voices ever in the recorded history... Voice descending from the Heavens and tugging the heart strings...True voice of an angel... A treasure of this planet earth.
This does not require "tears" and "acting" as it is a song - not a stage show. The audience hears this song, and then a completely different one. English tenor, Russell Watson, said after this song - "I've heard a lot of voices in my time and this is one of the most beautiful and finest voices and truly earns the title of 'Voice of an Angel'".
It would not surprise me if the original songwriter and lyricist like this pure rendition of their song, letting the emotion of the music and lyrics speak for themselves without embellishment or added affectation.
pitch perfect Hayley Westenra is only 14 years old in this 2002 open air performance before a live audience of one hundred thousand and international tv audience of millions around the world. it remains the best version of this song by far, imho.
One of the best, if not THE best rendition of this awesome song... The symphony and chorale behind her are incredible! Can you believe her beautiful grey eyes?
What make Hayley's voice beautiful is the pure innocence in her voice. There are very less people in the world who can keep a pure voice........ and by far.... Hayley had done it well.
I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high And life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid And dreams were made and used and wasted There was no ransom to be paid No song unsung, no wine untasted But the tigers come at night With their voices soft as thunder As they tear your hope apart As they turn your dream to shame He slept a summer by my side He filled my days with endless wonder He took my childhood in his stride But he was gone when autumn came And still I dream he'll come to me That we will live the years together But there are dreams that cannot be And there are storms we cannot weather I had a dream my life would be So different from this hell I'm living So different now from what it seemed Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.
This was an absolutely great performance. I am no expert on the humanities, but I cannot imagine a higher degree of vocal and orchestral artistry. It doesn't get old.
Anyone criticizing this performance needs to give their head a shake. Anne Hathaway is an excellent singer and an amazing actress, but with all do respect, Hayley is in a totally different league. A different league than most everyone. One of the great voices of this generation. Amazing performance.
She could be cursing at me while throwing dog poop and I would still say "beautiful". I love Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, and Sarah Brightman, but Hayley has now gotten my vote as the best of the best. She is pure joy.
i don't have any word for that... this is the most beautiful voice i ever heard before. i've been touched :) I DREAMED A DREAM when i play violin with you
As smooth as silk, not sure about if she sings with the correct level of emotion or not - I'll leave that to more learned people. For me this is just awesome and love the tone and phrasing she uses. I could listen to her all day x
this is a terrible take thats like saying having a great singer like elvis but saying he does not sing with emotion does not make sense this is an example of angelic singing and way she sings is unique and with emotion all singers should strive to achieve instead of doing ad libs not singing smooth etc@@OrionCorsari g
Whether you think she should be sobbing or whatever during the song is debatable but there's no questioning that this was a beautiful performance of a wonderful song.
Oh, MY GOD!!! GIVE ME THE DREAM OF HAYLEY. The most important PRINCESS of all SINGERS.ADORABLE VOICE. CELESTIAL, ETHEREAL VOICE. OH, BELOVED HAYLEY, WHAT A DREAM YOU ARE!
Westenra was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Her parents, Jill and Gerald Westenra, have two other children, Sophie and Isaac. Westenra's grandmother Shirley Ireland was a singer, and her grandfather was a pianist who also played the piano accordion.[10] She has Irish, Dutch and English heritage
As a New Zealander I remember her when she was " discovered " here as a very talented young teenager and from the timing of this recording I suspect that she was still a teenager and she has recorded a number of albums that were received with enthusiasm by many of us here in NZ. I simply can't imagine what 614 people could find wrong with that recording with such a beautiful backing.
The longing of a human spirit to be free has no age limit! Freedom is what this song is all about. It does not require an adult or a teenager to sing it.
Wonderful. It carries on the tradition of NZ ladies performing alongside great tenors. Our Frances Alda started it all by appearing with Naples tenor Enrico Caruso. Then Kiri Te Kanawa sang with Spanish great Alfredo Kraus. No the British tenor Russel Watson carries on the partnership with Hayley Westenra.
Whenever Haley sings, it's like I am being cradled in peace, a soft gentle laying down of burdens, a rest to my soul. She may have her critics but they do not have her voice. She is a treasure to the world, a gift of God to mankind and I am thankful I am alive to hear her.
just got back from watching Le Mis,enjoyed the movie ,but Hayley should have been in there singing this .no one can come anywhere near haley when it comes to this song
Hayley is a lovely singer voice of an angel she has sung to the queen at the Royal Albert hall .she has been going for many years .her parents must be very proud of her .
This concert was performed before one hundred thousand people on Feb 6, 2002 in the Auckland domain. Hayley Westenra, dob April 10, 1987 - aged 14 years at the time. This was broadcast in US, UK, AU, and NZ, at least. At 12 yo, she released her first album, Walking in the Air. In 2004, with Pure, she becomes the worlds fastest selling classical artist in history.
Que voces maravillosa las Celtic Woman cantan sublime y la armonía es fantástica . Las piezas musicales de su repertorio realmente hermosas. El mundo precisa música así. Gracias por cosas como estás.
She not only sounds like an Angel--but looks like one in that beautiful dress. Her hand gestures and stage presence is that of a experienced adult. Unforgetable.
i have listened to so many versions which sounded just like 'any other good song'. but this one.....it brought me goosebumps. hayley's voice and the true emotion she lends to it give this song a whole new spirit.
She IS a soulful singer and one has to read emotion and expression into her performance. Crystal voice, only needs to let her breath carry the words through. Can listen to her anytime.
![Hayley Westenra - Gabriel's Oboe [Whispers In A Dream] - Mario Frangoulis Live with The Boston Pops](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/qGhZqmyne5M/mqdefault.jpg)
Hayley wasn't supposed to be acting; she was supposed to be giving a vocal performance. I think she did a really good job portraying simple sadness. With her pure voice, it's not hard to imagine a girl quietly crying. If she can put that picture in my head using only her voice, she executed a superb performance.
When someone wants to hear the difference between singing and yelling (as so many nowadays), you're on the right spot.
Who are yelling ? I want to hear on youtube . Please specify .
How can 147 people dislike the angel voice. So many ugly people in the world. Haley is beautiful inside and out.
they are probably deaf!
Hayley Westenra was/is a child prodegy semingly born with the voice of a trained Opera Singer. She had already established herself all over the world when she participated in the concert with Cetic Women. Haley is already a major star and will do nothing but get better. I absoulutly adore this girl, in a non-icky sort of way.
This was one my grandpa's favorite youtube videos to watch before he passed. He always said she had the voice of an angel. I hope he hears plenty of angelic voices in heaven now
Anyone who does not melt at this version is seriously emotionally impaired. It is incredible.
I hope that the 614 people who voted thumbs-down on this performance will some day acquire better ears and a deeper heart so that they'll come to realize the beauty of Hayley Westenra every time she sings.
Make me 615 you insufferable snob. We all have ears and the beauty of music like everything else in life, is that it is judged by each beholder NOT just your personal ears. She has a beautiful voice which is wholly unsuited to this piece.
It's a matter of taste. Everyone agreeing - unanimously - does not mean they are right. This girl is ok but she's not my cup of tea and that has nothing to do with having better ears or a deeper heart. You like her that's fine but don't presume you can browbeat me into seeing her as you do.
How true
Amen!
🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏
One of the finest and sweetest voices ever in the recorded history... Voice descending from the Heavens and tugging the heart strings...True voice of an angel... A treasure of this planet earth.
The most natural soprano voice I've ever heard.
Absolutely. I agree. She's a gift from the heavens.
How could anyone not see the talent, the beauty of her voice. Simply wonderful!
This does not require "tears" and "acting" as it is a song - not a stage show. The audience hears this song, and then a completely different one. English tenor, Russell Watson, said after this song - "I've heard a lot of voices in my time and this is one of the most beautiful and finest voices and truly earns the title of 'Voice of an Angel'".
As also Lucy Thomas deserves....
Beautifully done. Her voice has a vulnerability that fits this song perfectly.
She sings and looks like an Angel.... So mesmerising
Man, you said it Leah !!
yeah, she seems an angel =)
LuLu Renee I think she is an angel
williamina vanbottle have you seen one before?
LuLu Renee I have. Her name was Hayley Westenra :)
Such a beautiful composition sung by a beautiful young Lady with a beautiful voice!
She is from New Zealand. No weird accent,just a blessed voice for a supremely talented young lady.
Her high notes are absolutely beautiful.
BaconPeach ㅕ
This song is a beauty - the singer is a beauty - the rendition is a beauty too - Just Superb!!!
Among the finest voices in history.
MartyvH truly finest
Qué fácil enamorarse de esa voz fantastica
@@makeitbig36 Lucy Thomas....Starlight, Suddenly, Somewhere at age 15!
How a mere human can create such divine sound like this baffles me... The world is wondrous and so is the Internet that brings it all together.
She was born to sing this song and is very beautiful.
Beautiful song, beautiful girl.
It would not surprise me if the original songwriter and lyricist like this pure rendition of their song, letting the emotion of the music and lyrics speak for themselves without embellishment or added affectation.
beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.. ❤️❤️❤️
pitch perfect Hayley Westenra is only 14 years old in this 2002 open air performance before a live audience of one hundred thousand and international tv audience of millions around the world. it remains the best version of this song by far, imho.
Bullshit?! Really?!
she doesn't look 14 here
Wow really?
legally she is a child but sings like she has had professional voice training for years she does not look 14 maybe 18
She was born in 1987?
Halley Westenra is the pride of her country and one of the most beautiful voices in the entire world.
Not just THE BEST, THE ABSOLUTE VERY BEST EVER, BAR NONE. A real superstar plus
Maybe the best version I have ever heard. I was so sad to see her leave Celtic Woman. Beautiful song, beautiful singer
One of the best, if not THE best rendition of this awesome song...
The symphony and chorale behind her are incredible!
Can you believe her beautiful grey eyes?
What make Hayley's voice beautiful is the pure innocence in her voice. There are very less people in the world who can keep a pure voice........ and by far.... Hayley had done it well.
Now... I know what Angels sound like in heaven!
Hayley Westerna- Perfect beauty and perfect voice!
Such a pure voice, from a wonderful song
Looks and sounds like an angel ❤
Hayley is a lovely singer she has been singing for many years she has sung at the Royal Albert hall the queen was there .
Stunning , amazing, perfect , incredible ❤
Hayley is the best, not saying that she is also a beauty! Definitely the best version of this moving song.
Beautiful voice of an angel
I'm completely in love with Miss Westenra's combination of beautiful looks and stunning voice. Just gorgeous. What a talent.
A surprisingly good performance. Let's not argue about who is or is not better. Each artist has something to bring to their song.
this is absolutely the best performance of this song, in my opinion.
I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted
But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
As they turn your dream to shame
He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came
And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather
I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.
John legend
Voices u cant compare
🙏👏👏👏👏
A Beautiful Stunning Performance 💞
Her voice is so heavenly.
This was an absolutely great performance. I am no expert on the humanities, but I cannot imagine a higher degree of vocal and orchestral artistry. It doesn't get old.
Anyone criticizing this performance needs to give their head a shake. Anne Hathaway is an excellent singer and an amazing actress, but with all do respect, Hayley is in a totally different league. A different league than most everyone. One of the great voices of this generation. Amazing performance.
Mike Bulkley *due
Is this what an angel sounds like? I think I've died and gone to heaven. Absolutely beautiful Hayley!
She could be cursing at me while throwing dog poop and I would still say "beautiful". I love Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, and Sarah Brightman, but Hayley has now gotten my vote as the best of the best. She is pure joy.
I saw her live when I was about 8, I absolutely love her music, and she literally sounded like an angel. She has a stunning voice
I've never heard anything more beautiful until now. she has the voice of an angel I could listen to this forever
i don't have any word for that... this is the most beautiful voice i ever heard before.
i've been touched :)
I DREAMED A DREAM when i play violin with you
As smooth as silk, not sure about if she sings with the correct level of emotion or not - I'll leave that to more learned people. For me this is just awesome and love the tone and phrasing she uses. I could listen to her all day x
Absolutely agree - vocals are fantastic but there is a glaring lack of emotion based on the characters horrific background.
this is a terrible take thats like saying having a great singer like elvis but saying he does not sing with emotion does not make sense this is an example of angelic singing and way she sings is unique and with emotion all singers should strive to achieve instead of doing ad libs not singing smooth etc@@OrionCorsari g
She is a very mature performer; how amazing is her progress over the years.
Whether you think she should be sobbing or whatever during the song is debatable but there's no questioning that this was a beautiful performance of a wonderful song.
I saw the original stage performance and the it wasn't done like Hathaway did it which imo ruined the song.
I love this song and this performance is as good as I have heard
Flawless
Oh, MY GOD!!! GIVE ME THE DREAM OF HAYLEY. The most important PRINCESS of all SINGERS.ADORABLE VOICE. CELESTIAL, ETHEREAL VOICE. OH, BELOVED HAYLEY, WHAT A DREAM YOU ARE!
In my opinion this is the best rendition by far
Westenra was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Her parents, Jill and Gerald Westenra, have two other children, Sophie and Isaac. Westenra's grandmother Shirley Ireland was a singer, and her grandfather was a pianist who also played the piano accordion.[10] She has Irish, Dutch and English heritage
Never hered of her untill this evening, thank you You Tube,Thats what the internet is all about.
As a New Zealander I remember her when she was " discovered " here as a very talented young teenager and from the timing of this recording I suspect that she was still a teenager and she has recorded a number of albums that were received with enthusiasm by many of us here in NZ. I simply can't imagine what 614 people could find wrong with that recording with such a beautiful backing.
yes, hers is a beautiful voice and Anne Hathaway's performance is gripping and real - (and her voice beautiful and moving!)
The longing of a human spirit to be free has no age limit! Freedom is what this song is all about. It does not require an adult or a teenager to sing it.
No one else is even close to her. She is Perfection Personified!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy the voice of an angel singing a beautiful song...life is good.
Hermosisima voz
Maravillosa cancion
Una de las mas lindas que he escuchado
Beautiful 😍
what beautiful voice
excellent version by beautiful Hayley :)
takoma5
Always felt Hayley was one of the best Celtic woman singers, which is saying a lot.
Gorgeous and voice of an angel, tops in my book.
Wonderful. It carries on the tradition of NZ ladies performing alongside great tenors. Our Frances Alda started it all by appearing with Naples tenor Enrico Caruso. Then Kiri Te Kanawa sang with Spanish great Alfredo Kraus. No the British tenor Russel Watson carries on the partnership with Hayley Westenra.
Whenever Haley sings, it's like I am being cradled in peace, a soft gentle laying down of burdens, a rest to my soul. She may have her critics but they do not have her voice. She is a treasure to the world, a gift of God to mankind and I am thankful I am alive to hear her.
Very well done - a beautiful voice.
Gorgeous!!
just got back from watching Le Mis,enjoyed the movie ,but Hayley should have been in there singing this .no one can come anywhere near haley when it comes to this song
Beautiful.
wow! an angel voice.
Tears, I am a new fan.
Hayley is a lovely singer voice of an angel she has sung to the queen at the Royal Albert hall .she has been going for many years .her parents must be very proud of her .
This gave me goosebumps
Beautiful singer with a exquisite soprano register...flawless, clear and perfect pitch.
This concert was performed before one hundred thousand people on Feb 6, 2002 in the Auckland domain. Hayley Westenra, dob April 10, 1987 - aged 14 years at the time. This was broadcast in US, UK, AU, and NZ, at least. At 12 yo, she released her first album, Walking in the Air. In 2004, with Pure, she becomes the worlds fastest selling classical artist in history.
Hayley sings like an angel beautifull voice I have listen to her for many years .she has been here at the Royal Albert hall in front of the queen .
That is beyond everything...
Eat your heart out, Ms. Boyle, even today Heyley's the one who puts my heart in chains and her voice is a spell that makes me spellbound.
She has an undoubtedly a beautiful voice, full of angst and deep sadness. So fitting for this song. BRAVO!
Que voces maravillosa las Celtic Woman cantan sublime y la armonía es fantástica . Las piezas musicales de su repertorio realmente hermosas. El mundo precisa música así. Gracias por cosas como estás.
I saw her on PBS w/Celtic Woman...she simply is amazing...so beautiful...so young...so talented....
She not only sounds like an Angel--but looks like one in that beautiful dress. Her hand gestures and stage presence is that of a experienced adult. Unforgetable.
Beautiful woman. Beautiful song! Superb!
I first heard her songs in a video game and I had to go buy her music. amazing voice.
What video game were you playing?
wii endless oceans ??
Yes, it was endless ocean on wii. it was a perfect fit. fantastic!
A legitimate angel singing an angelic song. Just awesome !
meravigliosa,thumbs up
I love her voice
614 REALLY! Wonderful. Just sit back and enjoy
Very nice pure and sweet
yaaaah who is this ?
Une chanson de rêve . Très bon choix
Nice dress
Elle est fénoménale.merci
lindo.
Great rendition by Hayley - the power of music + words to uplift, encourage and perhaps even inspire
Kiwis who dared to dream
i have listened to so many versions which sounded just like 'any other good song'. but this one.....it brought me goosebumps. hayley's voice and the true emotion she lends to it give this song a whole new spirit.
Beautiful! She and Betsy Morgan are my favorites with this song
totally amazing.
Best version of this song I think.
omg, i am falling to her voice....
wow wow wow susan boyle sang this beautifully BUT she cant hold a candle to this babe,STUNNING xxx.
She IS a soulful singer and one has to read emotion and expression into her performance. Crystal voice, only needs to let her breath carry the words through.
Can listen to her anytime.